HARTFORD, CT -- Hartford Generation Work has announced the inaugural class of the Workforce Leaders Academy (WLA). The WLA is a 12-month fellowship designed to improve the quantity, quality and sustainability of efforts to move young adults ages 18-29 to work. WLA is a project of Hartford Generation Work, in collaboration with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Capital Workforce Partners, the City of Hartford and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. WLA is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation with additional support by the Nutmeg Foundation and Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Financial site WalletHub ranked all 50 states by how much they donate and volunteer. Criteria includes volunteer hours per capita, share of population raising funds, share of income donated and public charities per capita among other indicators. Connecticut ranks number eleven overall withe specially high marks in "percent of population that donated" and "charities per capita."
HARTFORD, CT -- Funding for private nonprofit human service organizations was cut again last week when Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration announced it would be holding back about $181.6 million in what’s termed a “lapse.” “The human service spending cuts announced today by Governor Malloy come after more than a decade of underfunding of Connecticut’s community nonprofits and repeated budget reductions in recent years,” Gian-Carl Casa, president and CEO of CT Community Nonprofit Alliance, said. The article also mentions Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's survey on "Grantmaker Response to State Fiscal Crisis."
WASHGINGTON, DC -- Both the tax bill the Senate hopes to vote on this week and a House-passed tax overhaul would keep the popular charitable deduction, but non-profits say the legislation still would shrink American help to those in need. CT Community Nonprofit Alliance President Gian-Carl Casa says the bills would “devastate” the state’s community based non-profits.
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut by the Numbers comments on CCP's November Giving Voice blog, Grantmaker Response to State Fiscal Crisis.
PROVIDENCE, RI -- The Citizens Charitable Foundation today announced the recipients for nearly $250,000 in grants to non-profit organizations serving those in need across the communities served by the bank.
NORWALK, CT -- Juanita T. James, president and CEO of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, comments on how nonprofits in contribute to the well being of Fairfield County, and how to give back to the community.
HARTFORD, CT -- The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has awarded eight Connecticut nonprofits a total of $4,000 through its Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant fund.
NEW BRITAIN -The American Savings Foundation recently elected two new directors: Michael Carrier and Caitlyn Prescott
HARTFORD, CT -- In preparation for Giving Tuesday, The Hour relates the status of nonprofits in the state, using quotes and information from Juanita James, President & CEO of Fairfield County's Community Foundation; and CCP President Karla Fortunato.
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Newman’s Own Foundation isn’t mentioned in the Senate or House tax bills by name, but appears to be the target of a specific carveout—among the many highly targeted breaks and exemptions in the new GOP tax plans. The unusual structure of the Newman’s Own Foundation, a nonprofit charity that wholly owns a for-profit food company, leaves it vulnerable to a punitive 200 percent tax that would break up the arrangement, and for the past nine years it has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying Congress to change U.S. law so it can be exempt.
DARIEN and NEW CANAAN — The rivalry between New Canaan and Darien is legendary. However, the rivalry was mostly limited to sports — until now. Carrie Bernier, the executive director the Community Fund of Darien, and Lauren Patterson, president and CEO of the New Canaan Community Foundation, decided to harness this competitive spirit to the benefit of their organizations. On Nov. 28, the two charitable organizations are holding a competition for “most generous town” to see who can get the most donations.
BRISTOL, CT -- Kimberly Selvaggi and John Sperduti spoke at the Men & Boys’ Fund’s community meeting on the needs of local men and boys. The meeting, held at Southington’s Hawk’s Landing Country Club on November 14th, introduced the Men & Boys’ Fund, a newly established fund at Main Street Community Foundation that works to improve the quality of life of local men and boys and help them make a positive difference in their communities.
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut are the foundation sponsors of Hartford Business Journal's Giving Guide.
DERBY, CT -- The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is pleased to announce that $881,000 has been awarded to 11 organizations as a result of its 2017 Responsive Grants process. This is the largest multi-year grant commitment in VCF’s history. With governmental budgets in flux and an ever-growing need for services, there has never been a more important time for VCF to support organizations committed to this region. These grant dollars will help provide a reliable source of funding during a time of financial uncertainty.
Registration for Nonprofits is Officially Open!
NORWALK, CT -- Ready, set, go!
FARMINGTON, CT -- Farmington Bank joined forces with 102.9 The Whale and Whole Foods Market to host a two-week Thanksgiving food drive benefitting those served by Hands On Hartford’s MANNA Community Food Pantry.
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Career Resources, Inc. has been named a 2017 Neighborhood Builder® by Bank of America. The nonprofit is being recognized for its holistic, integrated approach to helping area residents gain and retain employment. The Neighborhood Builders (#NeighborhoodBuilders) grant will provide Career Resources, Inc. with a unique combination of leadership development, $200,000 in flexible funding, involvement in a network of peer organizations across the U.S. and the opportunity to access capital in order to expand their impact in the Southern Connecticut community.
NEW HAVEN, CT -- Against a backdrop of state budget reductions and federal policy shifts, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has awarded $3,007,356 in grants to Greater New Haven nonprofits.
HARTFORD, CT -- In the November 2017 Giving Voice blog post, CCP President Karla Fortunato reports on how member funders are responding to the state fiscal crisis.
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